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2020
The third week of April is upon us. We are seeing some changes here in NH. The grass is green and the leaves are coming out. The virus has seemed to reach it's peak and we are looking for a decline the next couple of weeks. Many are looking for a balance to stay safe yet get people back to work. ...
04/20/2020
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I was up early today watching the sun rise over the horizon. There was no special reason I was up early other than most likely habit. A Sunday in spring is usually filled with buyers and sellers. Offers and contracts. Smiles and celebrations. I like to think ahead about what to write each day....
04/19/2020
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The sun came up right before a rare spring snow here in NH started to fall. The question being posed more this week than ever was "Are we going into a recession?" It is a good thing I have a Crystal Ball and as I gaze into the future I have some thoughts. The number one factor I face in real e...
04/18/2020
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In those areas that Real Estate is considered essential, I am seeing a new trend. Here in NH we are doing well. Realtors are allowed to work if you can find it. However my conclusion is not everyone should be working. Some people are scared to death while others may not be taking things that ser...
04/17/2020
You get the call, will you sell this home for us. The excitement rises as you prepare to head out to see the home. You pull up to the home and it is not as neat as you expected. Imagine walking around the home and seeing about 100 lawn tractors. There is good news though, they all stay. Excite...
04/15/2020
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What happens when a Home Owner demands you let them know when the BEST time to list his property will be? This future home seller said he was calling a hand full of agents and the one with the best answer would get his listing. The problem may be he is going about this the wrong way. How to te...
04/14/2020
The second week of April is upon us. The first month of living with this virus have gone by. It is allowing us a better picture of the Manchester NH Real Estate market. We continue to see new listings and sales although many home owners have decided to postpone listing their homes. Some need to ...
04/13/2020
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WARNING SPOILER ALERT. Lets set the scenario. You list a property. The seller works hard to make the property spotless and in good condition. You use your best marketing program to find a buyer. A young couple are excited to purchase their first home and love the home. Then it happens. The cal...
04/11/2020
Mrs Buyer Broker is at it again. Worrying more about what I am doing than anything else. I listed a home during these difficult times. It is tenant occupied which can pose it's own challenge. The seller needs a quick sale. The biggest problem is the tenants are limiting showings. Add that to try...
04/10/2020
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I do not know the percentages, but lets talk about being safe versus being scared to death. I have been speaking to many would be sellers. Some who were on the market and pulled their listings. Some who had planned to list this spring who are now waiting. Then those who need to sell but are not ...
04/09/2020